remote-combat-operations

The chapter 'Preamble' introduces a futuristic military operation involving stealthy, technologically advanced soldiers called soldierboys conducting a brutal raid in a jungle preserve, highlighting the cold efficiency and violence of their mission. It then shifts to the perspective of a mechanic who monitors and controls these soldierboys remotely, revealing the psychological and physical toll of their work, the complex human-machine interface, and the camaraderie among the platoon members preparing for deployment.